ZIP 88203 · Chaves County

Roswell, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88203, Roswell, New Mexico.

36.0%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#41 of 199
New Mexico rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Roswell, NM (ZIP 88203) runs $1,863/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,863
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,863/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.35%
Avg severity: $10,557
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-14.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88203 (Roswell, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 88203 (Roswell, NM) at $1,863 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 88203 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 18% above that figure, ranking #41 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is San Cristobal (ZIP 87564) at $1,870, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88203. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,557. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a drop of 14.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 88203 have risen by 4.2%, ranging from $1,787 to $1,863 with a five-year average of $1,814, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 88203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,863 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,863 vs $1,577
18% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88203, 2018–2022

$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880 20182019202020212022 $1,863
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,787 -
2019 $1,802 +0.8%
2020 $1,801 -0.0%
2021 $1,817 +0.9%
2022 $1,863 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,814
Premium Range
$1,787 - $1,863
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88203

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88203?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #41 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88203 (Roswell, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,863 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Roswell, NM?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 88203: claims frequency (6.35%), loss ratio (36.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88203 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88203 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,863/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88203?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88203 is 0.80%, a drop of 14.8% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88203 over 5 years?
ZIP 88203 premiums spanned $1,787 to $1,863 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,814. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 88203 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88203 has an average premium of $1,863/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #41 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.